M3.3 Depth: 232.2 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 15:52:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on July 24, 2026 at 15:52 UTC. At around 232 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

232.2 km

UTC time

2026-07-24 15:52:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Jujuy

City

Municipio de Catua

County

Departamento Susques

Village

Municipio de Catua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.85000, -67.00000

Temperature

3.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

232.2 km

232.2 km — deeper than the regional average (146.7 km)

Regional average: 146.7 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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